Visitation will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Vandalia, IL on Friday, July 24, 2015 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM followed by her funeral service at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Holy Cross Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL.

Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia, IL is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Dorothea was born February 14, 1916 at home in the farming community of Augsburg near Shobonier, IL. She was the eldest child of William and Sophia (Schmid) Ehrat. She married Victor Albright on June 26, 1940, he passed away in 1975. Victor’s job with J.C. Penney took them to Indiana, Ohio, and Dekalb, IL, after which they moved back to Vandalia and owned and operated the “Shirley Shop”, later changed to “Albright’s Apparel”. In addition to being a mother and homemaker, Dorothea worked at the clothing store on Gallatin Street for many years. Dorothea loved entertaining family and friends and was known for her baking, sewing, and gardening skills as well as her cheerful disposition even after suffering through nine years of post-stroke disability. She was a long time active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.